of agglomeration effects on growth prospects of firms is less clear. Because of the heterogeneity of industries …, different agglomeration mechanisms, or the way how industrial clusters are identified and spatially delimited, the conclusions … separately. Therefore, for each firm a micro-geographically defined agglomeration measure is calculated, which is free of the …

not possible to define as random. Indeed, countries have faced a strong tendency toward agglomeration, namely population … gathers within proper areas like cities, and currently the agglomeration within cities "is an extremely complex amalgam of … the hierarchical structure of the cities within the EU Member States with particular attention on agglomeration forces by …

-2010 period. The aim of the study is twofold: (i) to provide descriptive evidence of the agglomeration distribution in Europe and … its evolution over time across countries; (ii) to identify the nature of agglomeration and the factors that determine its …: a) the changes in agglomeration are sensitive to demographic transformations taking place; b) the ecological …

-2010 period. The aim of the study is twofold: to provide descriptive evidence of the agglomeration distribution in Europe and its … evolution over time across countries; to identify the nature of agglomeration and the factors that determine its level, with … agglomeration are sensitive to demographic transformations taking place; the ecological transformation has a mixed effect, depending …

mechanism for agglomeration of firms' establishments. The causes of higher productivity in denser areas have received important … classical determinants of agglomeration economies. In addition to these forces, firms may be attracted to particular locations … important role for agglomeration and the consequent productivity advantages this paper explores the role of skyscraper in …